Dreams Realized: Monteverde Orchid Garden and Canopy Walk
The next day brought nicer weather and we filled the morning in what was the best orchid garden we had seen so far in Costa Rica. Not only were the owners sticklers for proper identification (they were right on top of the latest taxonomic nomenclature) but friendly and informative. There were Epidendrums, Lycaste, Coelogynes, Laelias, Pluerothallids, Sobralias, Gongoras, Zootrophions, Oncidiums, …need I go on? I really think they had representatives of every orchid of the region in their garden, all carefully marked and identified. A feast for the eyes for La Orquidea Locos. No converts here – the Owners and guides were already one of us!
After another wonderful lunch, our plotting and planning brought us to the Hanging Bridge walk at Selvatura Park in San Elena Forest. Along suspension bridges across the valleys of the hills of the San Elena Cloud Forest, through the canopy we walked in the heavy mist. It is a completely different perspective from the treetops. The clouds and lists swirled amongst the trees laden with epiphytes, ferns and orchids. Thoroughly soaked, but with smiles on our faces, we gathered at Monteverde Lodge to enjoy the sunset afterwards.
Adventure Life took care of everything! All we had to do was show up when we were supposed to, which made our first trip to Costa Rica largely stress-free and incredibly fun. Our trip reps, Hannah and Mariethony, were helpful and responsive, getting back to us by email usually within a few hours. Our accommodations were all great, and we got incredibly blessed with some absolutely stellar guides and drivers.
Our Jungle & Beach trip was an excellent balance of adventure and rest. We got to try out a lot of different activities, including snorkeling, hiking, white water rafting and kayaking, while also partaking of some rest around the pool or by the ocean. We enjoyed seeing and exploring the beautiful Caribbean side of the country.
Joy Knowles
1 week ago
The company made our adventure trip hassle-free, and a lot of fun! I will definitely be using them again
Carolena F
1 month ago
For our first trip to Costa Rica, Adventure Life designed a tour that meets the interests, ecological and adventure, of our party; but also takes into account our physical limitations sine we are all septuagenarian. We are looking forward to the trip.
John Zent
1 month ago
COSTA RICA a trip of a life time travelling round this beautiful country. All went like clockwork even when the weather was against us and all transfers seemed to be part of the holiday not a chore. Would definitely use Adventure Life again having previously used them 20 years ago!!
Cynthia Calton
1 month ago
Our Costa Rica trip was amazing! Kassandra planned everything and the excursions, hotels, overall organization were outstanding. Everything worked out smoothly, the excursions guides were knowledgeable allowing us to see so much of the fauna and flora of the country. The hotels were great as well, all in fantastic locations and with beautiful views.